{"id":10,"date":"2026-06-23T14:53:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warnercnr1.wpenginepowered.com\/hdnr\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T21:17:18","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warnercnr.colostate.edu\/hdnr\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Human Dimensions of Natural Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our leadership and collaborative research across parks, public and protected lands, and urban ecosystems have helped define human connections to the natural world for over 90 years. We’re a great fit if you care about conservation, outdoor experiences, and making a difference in the world, but also want to understand the human side of environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research tackles complex environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss across the globe, ensuring the sustainable and equitable management of natural resources throughout diverse communities and landscapes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a student in HDNR, YOU WILL:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

innovate, collaborate, and discover<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As one of the few programs nationwide offering comprehensive, conservation-focused degrees from the bachelor\u2019s to doctoral levels, we offer unparalleled opportunities to advance conservation for both people and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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academic program founded to meet the need for conservation leadership in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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through the HDNR Center for Protected Area Management, we\u2019ve partnered with conservation professionals in 40 countries around the world to safeguard protected areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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acres of land serving as an Environmental Learning Center, where students and community members explore the outdoors through hands-on environmental education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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